https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:04:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1944991 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:18:21 +0000 plantains 1944991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I use it for myself too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1944988 Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:17:37 +0000 plantains 1944988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I have to use goody ouchless bands to hold the bottom of DD's hair before braiding because the hair is too silky at the moment to hold the braid but if your DD's hair has good hold, you don't need to use the bands. Also two strand twists are sooooo easy, you should give them a try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943672 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:45:07 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1943672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I think bands are used only on the ends, if at all. Very cute style. Off to the salon I would go too because I can't do a corn row or corn twist to save my life. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943671 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:45:02 +0000 mrsjazz 1943671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Start with something super simple, I bet it won't look dumb.</p> <p>My LO's hair is still short, long enough to braid, but she still looks like she has a teeny afro. I don't use rubber bands in her hair anymore because I always had to cut them out, but that's because of her hair type, your LO should be fine with them. If you can do a style like above you won't need to put rubberbands in first.</p> <p>When I do LO's braids they usually last 2-3 days only because she doesn't do the scarf or hair bonnet. If you can get your LO to wear one, or get satin pillowcases it should last longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943666 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:40:31 +0000 daniellemybelle 1943666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: @mrsjazz: Y'all, I am scared to make it look dumb. :bummed: I am going to try though! </p> <p>Do they sleep on the braids? Don't the rubber bands against their scalps hurt? I am not about to mess with STTN!</p> <p>I've learned a ton about hair care from CHVC! But I am not a huge fan of a lot of the elaborate styles.</p> <p>I would love to do a simple style like this! </p> [attach=1379/14/nf01nk.338x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943652 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:28:13 +0000 mrsjazz 1943652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Say what? Braids are a year-round hairstyle! You should learn! It's really simple once you pick it up!<br /> @plantains: I love chocolate hair vanilla care--I've used it for myself! She has really great easy-to-follow tutorials. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943650 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:25:11 +0000 plantains 1943650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care is good. This is her YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/rorychvc" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/user/rorychvc</a></p> <p>I personally prefer the website though. I don't know if there is a tutorial for straight up braids, but there are a ton for easy cornrows. Theoretically one enjoys braids in the summer, but actually protective styling is a great way to keep moisture through the winter. I braid my hair all through the winter and then let the curls come out to play in the summer when they flourish in the humidity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1943641 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:19:24 +0000 daniellemybelle 1943641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: Can you show me some videos? I am not finding any good ones.</p> <p>Is it dumb to take her to get her hair braided this young? Oh &amp; DH informed me that braids are for summer not winter...? But I think a protective style would be good for this dry air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/3#post-1942972 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:14:42 +0000 plantains 1942972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: try it! It really is very easy, and practice makes perfect. Watch a few youtube videos and give it a try. Better to experiment now that she is too young to care or know any different!</p> <p>All you do is put in little ponytails and braid the ends. I use whipped shea butter to seal it and the hair stays very moist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1942593 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:53:09 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1942593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: awe man! The satin pillowcase will efinitely help with breakage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1942379 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:31:33 +0000 daniellemybelle 1942379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: Your LO's hair is gorgeous! I may get Sadie a tiny trim soon. The ends feel dry.</p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @plantains: Twists didn't help! I like her bedhead better ;) I think we are going to try a satin sheet though it's not too cozy for cold weather...</p> <p>@plantains: What a cutie patootie! LO could definitely wear braids like that - her hair is sooo long and thick enough to hold them - but I am afraid to do it &amp; make it look dumb :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1941988 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:21:28 +0000 plantains 1941988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Exactly!!!</p> <p>@Mrs. Polish: I love his hair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1941750 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:17:34 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1941750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: he'll be 2 in Feb. I think we'll probably cut it soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1941743 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:15:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1941743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: don't be embarassed, so what if they look at you sideways? Get your son a cut and make him look extra handsome. :happy: How old is he now? My bro rocked braids until he was two, but alot of my friend's cut their son's hair around 1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1941732 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:10:35 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1941732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: did that help?</p> <p>@plantains: such a cutie! My mom had super fine hair like your description of your LOs'. She used to tell me in the 70s she had to be very careful with her afro because if someone blew on it or breathed to hard it would deflate lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1941419 Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:49:19 +0000 plantains 1941419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: did the big twists help?</p> <p>DD's hair is growing slowly but surely haha. It is 3a/3b on most of her head, but then the sides are almost bone straight. It is also pretty fine and prone to dryness so I'm still figuring things out. I haven't tried a silk cap at night because I'm pretty sure she will take it off. (She takes all her hair bands off). I have recently however started doing a few braids which look good, bit because her hair is fine, it doesn't hold a style for very long. I think as she gets older and the hair grows, our styling options should improve, but for now the braids last about 3 or 4 days and then I leave it loose the rest of the week. </p> [attach=1440/14/nexz28.600x600.buggz.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1940207 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 21:28:14 +0000 daniellemybelle 1940207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I tried big twists tonight on your recommendation. Normally I don't do anything before bed! Thanks for the tips! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1938708 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:20:35 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1938708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: The wax is very lightweight. The only times I have had build up to the point where some would fleck off is when I would add to it days on end and was heavy handed with the application to begin with. To remedy that I take a damp washcloth and brush the product off before placing more on.</p> <p>At night, how do you prepare her hair for bed? I have found sectioning my hair into 6-8 twists works well when trying to preserve a curly style multiple days in a row. To keep the ends together I use the ouch less hairbands. In the morning, I finger fluff out the twists and add a little product to give it sheen and keep the frizz away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1938541 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:19:18 +0000 daniellemybelle 1938541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: When we do ponytails, her curls don't go into one big spiral, but that's likely because I don't brush all the way through - just at the roots to smooth.</p> <p>Is wax okay for baby hair? I feel like that would build up...</p> <p>@mrsjazz: So I have a wide tooth comb, a boar bristle brush and a Tangle Teezer. The Tangle Teezer is like a plastic brush - it looks like a dog brush! But it has great reviews for textured hair and it's been working really well for detangling. I have been using it instead of the bristle brush for ponytails (dry) but maybe I shouldn't.</p> <p>Y'all, I have tried the spray bottle spritz thing for "next day" hair and it doesn't work! I have to get it soaking wet, oil it and totally detangle it or it just looks bad. A small amount of moisture makes it frizzy and the curls get uneven and matted looking if I don't comb them out.</p> <p>Today I did wet it all the way but I just finger combed with Shea Moisture product and it turned out pretty good, though the back was still a little crazy... and she still screamed and tried to get away :(</p> <p>@Mrs. Polish: I am constantly paranoid I am bad at hair, so I'm with you. Though my MIL &amp; SILs are always saying they love LO's "afro" and seem not to like when I "do" her hair so maybe I am overthinking it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936587 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:40:24 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1936587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: @mrsjazz: I don't know hair styles, but I never brush Zay's hair dry. I'm having a hard time now with the knots in it because he hates when I comb it and we both get frustrated. I think I need to take him to get it trimmed, but honestly, I'm embarrassed at what they'll think of how I've taken care of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936548 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:05:45 +0000 mrsjazz 1936548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: One day my kid will wear a satin sleep cap or scarf, but for now, no. I'm thinking of getting some satin pillow cases to help. We just have to deal with the dryness every morning.</p> <p>What kind of brush do you use? I'd use a very soft bristled brush, maybe even a baby brush. I second what @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: about not having to do the entire process, but just using a spray bottle and spritzing her hair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936542 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 12:01:21 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1936542@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't brush hair completely dry. That causes hair breakage leading to split ends and shedding. My stylist told me when detangling full length strands shedding is desired. Hair should break off from the root not split off along the hair shaft.</p> <p>Does your LO'S hair go from individual curly spirals to one big spiral/ curl once brushed into pig tails? With that soft texture I would detangle, when damp, with a paddle brush like Conair or a wide tooth comb. Even without completely wetting her hair, a little water spritz to make it damp goes a long way for safe and painless detangling. Remember to work your way up from the end to the scalp. </p> <p>To address the edges, I would try using hair wax <a href="http://www.amazon.com/TIGI-Head-Stick-semi-matte-finish/dp/B0010NRXYM" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/TIGI-Head-Stick-semi-matte-finish/dp/B0010NRXYM</a> in conjuction with the brush. Brush the hair into the desired pony, but don't spend an excessive amount of time making sure the hair is slick. Then, add a glide or two of the wax followed by the super soft boar brush. This technique works for me big time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936525 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:45:47 +0000 babycanuck 1936525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: It's funny because my sister has super thick curly hair, and none of the kids got her texture. The boys totally have my dad's hair, and the girl has her other aunt's. My brother in law, though he's black, has quite soft hair with a swirl on the back of his head! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936520 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:39:09 +0000 daniellemybelle 1936520@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Her hair is 3c. Maybe a little 4a in the back but it's just drier/coarser where she lays on it. BTW - do you put a silk cap on your LO or pin a silk scarf on her car seat, anything like that?</p> <p>I know the ponytails are not great for avoiding breakage but they are such an easy cute hair style!</p> <p>Is it okay to brush type 3 hair dry at all? Right now the two options I have with her hair are to not do anything to it except a dab of coconut oil and ponytails, OR to do her whole wet/moisturize/detangle routine. Her morning bedhead is too crazy to just wear "out" and if I do wet it, I have to go ahead &amp; do the whole routine. Her curls get uneven &amp; tangled if I don't moisturize &amp; comb them out after wetting. She has so much hair that requires sectioning it, and wrestling her!</p> <p>Do you have any suggestions for other styles?</p> <p>@babycanuck: Interesting how genetics work themselves out! Right now LO's hair is smack dab between my texture &amp; DH's. His hair is the kinkiest possible. We'll see what it's like when she grows up though. Hair can change a lot after puberty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936490 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 11:00:24 +0000 babycanuck 1936490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece and nephews are mixed - my niece got the African American type of hair, my sister has worked with her to control the adorable puff with leave in conditioners. She knows how to take care of it now (14 y/o) and gets it straightened at the hairdresser for special occasions sometimes.</p> <p>Both boys got much softer hair, more like my fathers (fully white), and their dad cuts it short like he does his. When they let it grow out it's beautiful soft curls </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936486 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:54:32 +0000 mrsjazz 1936486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: What's your daughter's hair type again? The pulling back and putting into ponytails could be the cause of the breakage. LO started experiencing a little breakage from us pulling her hair back with headbands so I try not to brush her hair back anymore.</p> <p>I don't brush or comb LO's hair dry at all, but she has type 4 hair like me, so it's so easy for our hair to break. I always make sure it's properly moisturized and re-wet it with water when I need to brush her hair. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1936479 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 10:42:19 +0000 daniellemybelle 1936479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@plantains: @mrsjazz: @Mrs. Polish: @BKCaribBaby: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @avivoca: Okay I need to revive this thread!</p> <p>LO has LONG hair! So we do pigtails/Afro puffs or just a pony-puff some days. It's cute &amp; I don't have to wet &amp; detangle her whole head for it to look good.</p> <p>But is it okay to brush her hair dry? We have been using a Tangle Teezer. I don't do enough to fully detangle - it's just quick brushing to get her pig/ponytails neat &amp; smooth. Lately I have noticed some fuzzies around her temple which I think are breakage. Is from brushing dry or just pulling her hair back?</p> <p>I don't think I can wet, moisturize, and detangle every single day. It takes so long! I think I need to think about some protective styles... But I love her curls &amp; don't want to "put them away"! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1641937 Sat, 17 May 2014 17:47:58 +0000 mrsjazz 1641937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Polish: I'm jealous, I think he has a little more hair than my LO. :grin: No reason to cut his hair! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1641900 Sat, 17 May 2014 16:57:47 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1641900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: </p> [attach=3219/14/n5qnoc.449x600.IMG_20140517_175638.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-mamas-or-hopeful-mamas-of-african-americanbiracial-los-on-here/page/2#post-1641860 Sat, 17 May 2014 15:47:13 +0000 Mrs. Polish 1641860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: thank you! I was starting to really worry because so many people were commenting about it. I love his hair and don't want to cut it. It is work, but it's so cute. </p>